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chrisalembic
Intermediate Member Username: chrisalembic
Post Number: 143 Registered: 3-2009
| Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 12:32 pm: | |
For those who can't tour the mothership in person: http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/web-ikebe/bc_ALEMBIC-FT2010/1.html It is in Japanese but has many pictures of the factory and its great to see some of the steps involved in building Alembic Basses & Guitars. Hope y'all enjoy. |
growlypants
Junior Username: growlypants
Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2011
| Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 2:21 pm: | |
WOW!! Just excellent - thanks! (For all of us who live on the East Coast!!) |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 1031 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 3:43 pm: | |
Well, I'm speechless ... a Japanese people show what Alembic would update for many years... in all cases, some good pictures showing more actual work is done and how it is done. Thank you. I recognize the koa series II I bought to Shawn on the set-top room! For all the staff: take care of your health: o) |
wishbass
Intermediate Member Username: wishbass
Post Number: 147 Registered: 5-2011
| Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 4:12 pm: | |
This is very cool.Thanks for posting.I would love to see a video tour done in the same progression.I love seeing how things are made. |
rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 438 Registered: 2-2011
| Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 8:46 pm: | |
Thanks Chris! A tour of the Mothership should be on ever Alembic owner's bucket list! I went last summer & can't wait to go back again! |
alembickoa
Member Username: alembickoa
Post Number: 85 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 1:03 am: | |
I remember doing a gig in Santa Rosa some years ago and bringing the Koa and my '82 Spoiler in with me to The MS. The Spoiler had an electrical issue and Mica actually offered to open up on Sunday to have it taken care of. (My gig was early Sunday). I came in Monday and while Dad fixed the bass, Mica gave me the tour. One of my great memories, to see the folks in action and where these amazing instruments are created. To actually see Ron's work area is worth the price of admission 8^) If you ever get a chance, it is an amazing experience. |